Chronic Illness

It's strange how we get used to living with challenges. We have to expect adversity in our lives. Especially if you have a chronic illness. But we can choose how we respond to it and can grow from it.

Laurie Edwards blogs on "A Chronic Dose". She is a gifted writer and has a unique take on living with chronic illness. Her recent book, "Life Disrupted: Getting Real About Chronic Illness in Your Twenties and Thirties",

I've always wondered why some people seem to be able to bounce back more quickly from personal challenges, illnesses, disappointments, tragedies, etc. better than others. On the surface it seems that some people are just born

Sometimes that life isn't what we expect and coming to terms with the new reality of life with chronic illness is difficult and can be traumatic. I know it took me several years after my diagnosis before I found an inner acceptance

I had just been diagnosed with a chronic illness a few weeks earlier and felt completely alone. My experience with medical tests, procedures, and getting shuffled from doctor to doctor was absolutely exhausting and terribly frustrating.

Over 20 years ago, I was diagnosed with a chronic illness. I went online and was surprised by the lack of an outlet in which ordinary people like me could share information or find an empathetic ear.

Patients take part in clinical trials for many reasons. While the treatment that you receive may offer you the best outcome, it is important to evaluate all of your options before you decide that clinical trial is right for you. Here are some things to consider:

To be meaningful, we don't necessarily have to do wonderful things or accomplish spectacular goals. Most of the time, what we do is far less important than who we are. Our simple presence, our caring, our bodies, our minds all have value to the world.

Through this article I explore some very basic methods that can be used to relieve tension, stress, and depression, as well as sharpen intuition, clear the mind, and increase energy. These methods can be used by anyone to help restore a general sense of well-being.

Is how you think about your self-care consistent with how well you practice it? Take this quiz and find out.